Program Manager

We are excited in your interest to join DC Health (The District of Columbia Department of Health), a nationally accredited public health department (https://phaboard.org/) Where our Vision is for Washington, D.C. to be the healthiest city in America.  We believe that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

DC Health is focused on providing the essential public health services (10 Essential Public Health Services) necessary to protect and promote the health of all people in all communities and remove systemic and structural barriers that have resulted in health inequities through the Core Competencies for Public Health Professionals (PH Core Competencies.)   

Bring your professional career to Washington, D.C., the most dynamic and diverse city in the country. Join us as you are appreciated, developed, and rewarded and play a vital role in DC Health achieving our Strategic Priorities and Values: 

We look forward to reviewing your candidacy, be well and good luck!

Job Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health (DC Health) within the Office of Information Technology (OD-IT). DC Health promotes health, wellness, and equity across the District, and protects the safety of residents, visitors, and those doing business in the nation’s capital. DC Health believes that all people - no matter their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, education level, age, language, religion, ability, or geographic location - should have the opportunity to live healthy lives.

Integral to this role is a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The incumbent applies specialized knowledge in public health interoperability and data modernization to support the development, implementation, and maintenance of health information and data systems. They serve as subject matter expert on public health data collection systems and their outputs, ensuring interoperability, consistency, and efficiency across platforms. The incumbent collaborates with internal and external partners, including vendors, to plan, oversee, and optimize solutions that strengthen data quality, reporting accuracy, and operational effectiveness through enhanced interoperability and modern data practices. Furthermore, the incumbent evaluates system performance, recommends and implements improvements, and ensures that all activities comply with legal, regulatory, and security requirements in support of DC Health's data modernization and interoperability initiatives.  The incumbent will be required to manage one or more grants at the Chief Information Technology Officer’s discretion effectiveness of programs.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and supervises the operation of a program(s) and its activities in accordance with the mission and goals of an agency; develops new programs to support the strategic direction of the agency; advises and consults with administration/division managers; meets with appropriate staff to identify and resolve problems or conflicts; makes or recommends final decisions regarding policy, operations, and administrative procedures of the program. Develops, implements and maintains complex procedures, administrative monitoring practices and controls in order to obtain smooth and effective operation of a program(s); coordinates work activities of the program to prevent delays in required actions or to improve programs or services; identifies, develops and implements departmental goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; determines resource allocation and levels of service according to established policies; plans and writes grant applications and manages grant funded projects.

Directs the identification of service gaps, problems and deficiencies, and the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine or broaden program areas in response to the needs of the District and the community. Directs the identification of service gaps, problems and deficiencies, and the development of new program and service strategies to improve, refine or broaden program areas in response to the needs of the District and the community. Serves as a liaison between the agency and/or division, community agencies, citizen groups, developers, property managers, committees and commissions, and Federal, State, and local agencies, authorities, and task forces concerning agency program needs, new programs, policies, and procedures and to facilitate progress on specific projects.

Qualifications and Education

Specialized Experience: Specialized experience is experience that is directly related to the position and has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position.  To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression. 

Licenses and Certifications

None required. 

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent must be able to carry out official duties in a variety of settings and conditions.  Routine work will occur primarily in an office setting.

Other Significant Facts

Employment Sponsorship: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently.

Agency Wide Consideration: Qualified individuals that submit applications for this vacancy may be considered for other current open vacancies for which they qualify within DC Health.

Tour of Duty: Monday - Friday   8:15am - 4:45pm

Area of Consideration: Open to the Public

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Duration of Appointment: Management Supervisory Service – At Will

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: MS-0340-14

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in a collective bargaining unit.

Position Designation: This position has been designated as Security Sensitive. Pursuant to section 410 of Chapter 4 of the D.C. Personnel Regulations; in addition to the general suitability screening, individuals applying for or occupying security sensitive positions are subject to the following checks and tests:

1. (a) Criminal background check;
2. (b) Traffic record check (as applicable);
3. (c) Consumer credit check (as applicable);
4. (d) Reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol test; and
5. (e) Post-accident or incident drug and alcohol test.

Residency Requirement:(if applicable) If the position you are applying for is in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,  pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, or stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor.